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UK shouldn’t use nearly 400 Mt of surplus emission units, govt advisor says

Published 19:00 on February 18, 2019 / Last updated at 22:58 on February 18, 2019 / / EMEA (Compliance Markets & Taxes, Europe)

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The UK has undershot its domestically-binding 2013-2017 carbon budget by 14%, but the government should not carry forward any of that surplus to meet its future targets to ensure the long-term goals are met cost-effectively, its expert advisers said on Monday.
The UK has undershot its domestically-binding 2013-2017 carbon budget by 14%, but the government should not carry forward any of that surplus to meet its future targets to ensure the long-term goals are met cost-effectively, its expert advisers said on Monday.


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